HR Assistant

Salary Actual Salary: £29,461.46 to £31,642.05 per annum

Contractual hours 34

Basis Part Time

Job type Support Staff - Other

Job category HR

Date posted 17/07/2026

Job reference LSP-S364

Grade: JG6 SCP19 to SCP23 Salary: £32,061 to £34,434 per annum (pro rata) Actual Salary: £29,461.46 to £31,642.05 per annum Hours: 34 hours per week, all year round Contract: Permanent Start Date: As soon as possible The Role

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership (LSP) is a cross-phase Multi Academy Trust comprising Infant, Junior, Primary and Secondary schools. As a mixed MAT, it includes both non-denominational and Church of England schools.

This is an exciting vacancy working within the LSP Central HR Team to provide additional centralised HR support to schools. This will include a wide range of HR administrative activities involving recruitment, payroll, HR systems as well as producing reports and letters. The postholder will work closely with colleagues in schools and the LSP Central Team and will attend regular meetings to support collaborative working.

This post will be based within the LSP Central Team office at Gordano School, Portishead.

We are looking for a candidate who has good administration experience gained within an office or school environment, or with a NVQ Level 2 in Administration or a HR related qualification (CIPD L3).

You will be confident in using Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint, and have excellent organisational and communication skills. How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online eRecruitment system. Please note that, in line with our Safeguarding Policy, we are unable to accept CVs Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 10am on Wednesday 29th July 2026

Interview Date: Monday 3rd August 2026

Please note: We will review applications as they are received and may close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received. Interviews may take place before the closing date, so early applications are strongly encouraged.

Safeguarding StatementThe Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in its community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the Trust website. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.